sneer

Meanings

• noun

  an expression of contempt or mockery; a haughty or disdainful look or smile

  - "He gave her a sneer as he passed by."
  - "She couldn't help but give a sneer when she heard his name."

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Pronunciation

1. /snɪə̯/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sneer
fear , rever , near , dear

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Variants

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sneer , sneered , sneerer , sneerers , sneering , sneers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hiss' or 'to make a hissing sound', possibly imitating the sound made when contemptuously expressing disdain.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sneer' is related to the word 'snicker', which means a quiet, suppressed laugh.

2. In some dialects, the word 'sneer' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to make a sneering sound'.

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Related Concepts

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1. smirk: A sneer with a slight smile, often used to convey insincere or mocking amusement.

2. scorn: A feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature and art, a sneer can symbolize disdain, arrogance, or contempt. It is often used to convey a character's attitude towards another character.

How to Memorize "sneer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a contemptuous face, with a raised nose and a curled lip.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of a hiss or a disdainful laugh.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SNEER: 'S' for scorn, 'N' for nose in the air, 'E' for eyes that roll, and 'R' for raised lip.

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